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Part of situation: Flydubai hijacking attempt and cockpit attack (5 clusters)

Captain Smit Machchhar survives mid-air cockpit attack on Flydubai flight FAST-MOVING

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Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot for Flydubai, is being hailed as a hero after surviving a mid-air attack by his co-pilot on Flight FZ1073. The flight, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, experienced a rapid descent of approximately 14,000 to 17,000 feet during the incident.

The UAE General Prosecutor confirmed the co-pilot initiated a terrorist act, attacking Machchhar with an emergency axe in an attempt to seize control of the aircraft. The attacker, identified as Omani national Hamam Alhamami, was reportedly restrained by passengers and crew, allowing reserve pilots to regain control and perform an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Machchhar sustained serious injuries, including a fractured hand and multiple lacerations, and is receiving medical treatment in Abu Dhabi. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have both praised the pilot's courage and presence of mind in preventing a catastrophic disaster. Investigations by UAE and Saudi authorities are ongoing to determine the exact motives and circumstances of the attack.

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Benjamin Netanyahu · Flydubai · Hamam Alhamami · Narendra Modi · Salman Khan · Smit Machchhar · Tabuk

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Pilot Pesawat Flydubai Ditusuk: Kesaksian Kapten Smit Berjuang Selamatkan 170 Penumpang [jawapos.com]
“Not easy to stare adversity in the face…”: SRK lauds flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar [desitalkchicago.com]
'Exceptionally brave, showed great physical and mental resolve': IAF chief on Capt Smit Machchhar - Public TV English [english.publictv.in]
Who is Captain Smit Machchhar? Indian pilot injured in flydubai plane altercation [frontpage.lk]
CAPTAIN SMIT MACHCHHAR: INDIAN PILOT'S ACCOUNT OF FLYDUBAI COCKPIT ATTACK [interviewtimes.net]
‘I was not going to let others die’- Pilot opens up on Flydubai cockpit attack [www.statepress.ng]
Goyal hails Captain Machchhar’s courage [bhaskarlive.in]
‘Well Done Bro’: Salman Khan Says He’d Love To Fly With Pilot Smit Machchhar After Mid-Air Emergency [www.indiaforums.com]
“Luché por mi vida”: Piloto indio, aclamado como héroe, recuerda el ataque en la cabina de FlyDubai [lavozhispanact.com]
'Kamaal kar diya pilot ji. . . ': Salman Khan hails Flydubai hero Captain Smit Machchhar - BusinessToday [www.businesstoday.in]
Chiranjeevi Salutes Captain Smit Machchhar’s Courage [www.m9.news]
Piloto AT4C4D0 por su copiloto en pleno vuelo revela cómo evitó una tragedia con 174 pasajeros [noticiasnrt.com]
स्मित मच्छार के ससुर बोले- ‘कैप्टन को मारने की हुई कोशिश, अभी तबीयत स्थिर’, किया पीएम मोदी का धन्यवाद [samacharnama.com]
Wat vertellen de video’s aan boord van FlyDubai-vlucht 1073? [www.nrc.nl]
‘I couldn’t let them die’: Flydubai pilot recounts mid-air attack to PM Modi [assamtribune.com]
Piloto indio relata cómo evitó caída de avión entre Dubái y Tel Aviv, tras ser atacado por su copiloto [diario21.com.mx]
'Well Done Bro, Hum Salute Karte Hain': Salman Khan Lauds Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar For His Braveheart Act [www.ibtimes.co.in]
La Fiscalía emiratí confirmó que el copiloto de Flydubai quería cometer un “acto terrorista” - Infobae [www.infobae.com]
Anil Kapoor sends ‘respect’ to injured Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, says ‘what he did was nothing short of extraordinary’ [morungexpress.com]
मोदी ने पायलट स्मित मच्छार से बात की - Naya India-Hindi News, Latest Hindi News, Breaking News, Hindi Samachar [www.nayaindia.com]
Salman Khan praises Captain Smit Machchhar after Flydubai emergency, says ‘will be a pleasure to fly with u’ [www.news9live.com]
IAF Chief lauds pilot Smit Machchhar's bravery in mid-air attack [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Salman Khan salutes Captain Smit Machchhar for heroic act [www.siasat.com]
Anil Kapoor Pays Tribute To Captain Smit Machchhar After Flydubai Flight Incident [www.socialnews.xyz]
Flydubai FZ1073 Horror: Boeing 737 MAX Plunged 17,000 Feet; How Did Pilots Regain Control? [sundayguardianlive.com]
Salman Khan Praises Flydubai Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for His Heroic Actions [thecsrjournal.in]
Flydubai Captain Survives Mid-Air Stabbing Attack [time.news]
Celebs Hail Captain Smit Machchhar’s Bravery After Flydubai Mid-Air Incident [www.deccanchronicle.com]
Will Netanyahu exploit Flydubai incident to whip up emotions ahead of elections? [www.dnaindia.com]
Shah Rukh Khan Lauds Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar: 'Country Is Proud Of You' [www.news18.com]
Israel flight hijacking live: Netanyahu says ‘whoever sent him will pay heavy price’ [www.independent.co.uk]